SURROUNDINGS

Want to discover nature or the thrill of the city?

Surroundings

The beach is a perfect place for different water sports experiences. Want to challenge yourself a bit? All you need is a positive and active attitude. An instructor will explain everything about stand up paddling, kite surfing, windsurfing, catamaran sailing, wave canoeing, and body board surfing. Are you already an expert? You can also rent all the equipment to get going.

For true nature lovers, the surroundings of Beachhouse Hotel are perfect. Of course you have the beach and the North Sea, but also the Kennemer Dunes and beautiful country estates are closeby. You can discover these beautiful places in different ways. For example, there are various cycling and walking paths through the dunes. You might spot a deer or a fox! If you like horseback riding, you can also discover the dunes on the back of a horse. At the visitor centre they are happy to inform you about the area. The Amsterdam Waterleidingduinen, Kennemer Dunes and various estates with an interesting historical background can be visited.

If you like shopping, the city centre of Haarlem is the place to go. In the Grote Houtstraat you will find various shops of well-known stores. Are you looking for something unique? Then you can go to the Golden Streets of Haarlem. Let various exclusive stores surprise you. Every Saturday and Monday you can visit the market on the Grote Markt. Here you will find many tasty, fresh products. Shop till you drop!

Do you like racing? Beachhouse Hotel is located opposite to the famous Zandvoort circuit. Plan your stay in combination with a visit to one of the races! Or experience for yourself what it is like to race on the circuit, because you can take your own car or a rented BMW on the circuit. Another idea: challenge yourself with a slip course. You will become a better and safer driver after this experience.

For an exclusive gastronomic experience you can go to restaurant de Bokkedoorns, near Beachhouse Hotel. This restaurant has been in possession of two Michelin stars for a long time. In Haarlem you will also find restaurant Ratatouille, which is in possession of a Michelin star as well. Even closer, in Heemstede, you will find star restaurant, Cheval Blanc.

Combine your beach, sea, and sun experience with your passion for the golf sport. At Zandvoort aan Zee you will find the oldest golf club of the Netherlands ‘Kennemer Golf and Country club’ with 27 holes and three tracks. A smaller course nearby is the 9 holes’ course, called the Dunes. At only 10 kilometres’ distance you will find the Haarlemmermeersche Golf course with 36 holes and 4 tracks. Maybe your first below sea level golfing experience. And even larger golf course can be found at “Spaarnwoude” with 66 holes and 6 tracks.

Be inspired by the museums of Haarlem. Admire, for example, the work of the famous artists Frans Hals and Cees Verweij. Do not miss the oldest museum in the Netherlands: the Teylers museum. In addition to the beautiful paintings and artworks in the museum’s collection, the building itself is also a piece of art. And did you know that Haarlem has several cute almshouses? You can plan a tour that takes you past them. There is also the Grote Markt, one of the most beautiful market squares in Europe thanks to the imposing historic church of St. Bavo. This beautiful church houses a famous organ that Mozart once played on.

Take a chance! At the casino, there is a game to gamble for everyone! There are exciting table games like American roulette, Black Jack and Poker. And there are a lot of gaming machines with many prices to win. Zandvoort also has a game centre for kids, known as the Circus, where they can play games and win prices.

How about a day trip to Amsterdam? By train you will arrive in our capital in less than half an hour. The city has a lot to offer in terms of art, shopping, culture, history and entertainment.

If you like shopping, make sure you visit the Nine Streets. Small boutiques, art galleries and vintage shops with unique products can be discovered there.

The most important museums can be found on the Museumplein. Choose the Rijksmuseum with the Nachtwacht, the van Gogh museum with the Sunflowers or the Stedelijk Museum for modern art with the Karel Appel collection.

Another tip: the ‘Heineken experience’. Here you will learn more about the history of beer and the most famous beer brand in the world. The ‘Heineken experience’ is the most visited place in Amsterdam.

For true nature lovers, the surroundings of Beahhouse Hotel are perfect. Of course, there is the beach and the North Sea, but there are also natural parks and beautiful estates. You can discover these beautiful places in many ways. Different hike and bike tracks will guide you through these parks, where you might spot a deer or a fox. If you like horseback riding there is also the option to discover the dunes on the back of a horse. At the visitor centres, they can inform you about the natural environment and guided tours are also frequently available. The Amsterdam dunes, The National park Zuid Kennemerland and several estates with an interesting historical background can be visited.

Shop till you drop! For a true shopping experience Haarlem city centre is the place to go. Haarlem has been elected the best shopping town in the Netherlands several times. In the main street there are several stores. To find something unique you can go to the Golden Streets of Haarlem with many small boutiques. Exclusive shops will surprise you around every corner. Every Saturday and Monday, you can find the local market on the main square Great Market with many fresh products.

Do you like racing? Beachhouse is very near the famous racing track of Zandvoort. Plan your stay to visit one of the races. Get your own ultimate racing experience on the racing track. You can use one of the BMW of even take your own car. Challenge yourself with a sliding experience. You will become a saver driver after this experience. An investment in both an exciting experience and more security on the road.

For an exclusive gastronomical experience you will find restaurant the Bokkedoorns near Beachhouse Hotel. A long-time Michelin two-star restaurant. In Haarlem, you will find the Michelin one-star restaurant Ratatouille. Even closer in Heemstede you will find the Michelin one-star restaurant Cheval Blanc.

Combine your beach, sea, and sun experience with your passion for the golf sport. At Zandvoort aan Zee you will find the oldest golf club of the Netherlands ‘Kennemer Golf and Country club’ with 27 holes and three tracks. A smaller course nearby is the 9 holes’ course, called the Dunes. At only 10 kilometres’ distance you will find the Haarlemmermeersche Golf course with 36 holes and 4 tracks. Maybe your first below sea level golfing experience. And even larger golf course can be found at “Spaarnwoude” with 66 holes and 6 tracks.

Be inspired by the museum that you will find in Haarlem. Admire the work of Frans Hals and Cees Verweij. Discover the oldest museum in the Netherlands, the Teylers museum. Next to the beautiful paintings and artifact, the museum itself is a jewel to see. You can take a guided tour through the old streets and the almshouses. The Great Market is one of the most beautiful market squares. The imposing St. Bavo historical church houses a famous organ that Mozart once played on.

Take a chance! At the casino, there is a game to gamble for everyone! There are exciting table games like American roulette, Black Jack and Poker. There are a lot of gaming machines with many prices to win. Zandvoort also has a game centre for kids, known as the Circus, they can play games and win prices.

Take a trip to Amsterdam. The train will take you there in only 29 minutes. The city has so much to offer in terms of art, shopping, culture, history and entertainment. When you like shopping the ‘9 streets’ is the district you shouldn’t miss. Designer boutiques, art galleries and vintage clothing stores are there to explore for unique finds. The most important museums can be found at Museum Square. Choose between the Rijksmuseum with Rembrandt’s Night Watch, the Van Gogh museum with the Sunflowers or the Stedelijk Museum of Modern Art with their Karel Appel collection. At the Heineken Experience, you can learn about the history of one of most world-famous beers. The Heineken Experience is one of the most visited sites in Amsterdam. Get a taste of why this is the case.